Improvements are coming to Yahara Hills Golf Course and we want to hear from you about the 18-hole redesign. For background, earlier in 2023, the City of Madison closed on the sale of roughly 200 acres of Yahara Hills Golf Course to Dane County. As 36 holes remain open through the 2024 season and reductions in 2025 to 27 holes and in 2026 to 18 holes, we are resigning 18 holes that will operate through at least 2042. Our vision is to optimize the golfing experience for 18 holes while utilizing existing infrastructure and preserving the natural landscape. In addition, one of our key objectives is to make golf more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. To achieve this, we are committed to providing enhanced short tees. These tees will allow beginners, juniors, and those seeking a more relaxed round of golf to have a satisfying experience while still enjoying the challenge of the course. Our approach is intended to minimize disruption to the environment and maintain the course's unique character. We understand the importance of balancing the enjoyment of golf with the preservation of our natural resources, and we are dedicated to achieving this delicate harmony.

Public Engagement

PUBLIC DROP-IN HOURS
Staff will be available inside the clubhouse at the Yahara Hills Golf Course, to answer questions and receive feedback on the following dates:

• Monday, August 28, 2023 from 8:00-10:00am
• Friday, September 1, 2023 from 1:00-3:00pm

ONLINE INFORMATION AND INPUT SESSION
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 6:00pm via Zoom REGISTER IN ADVANCE 
Staff will present the draft plan and solicit feedback during the virtual session.

NOTE: This project and the requested feedback is specifically for the 18-hole redesign of the Yahara Hills Golf Course. This project is NOT about the previous sale or the reduction to 18-holes, which was confirmed at the time of the sale in February 2023. We welcome feedback on the redesign.

See Yahara Hills Golf Course Resign for more information.